How much does weight effect 1/4 mile et?
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How much does weight effect 1/4 mile et? Is there a conversion for weight to et? I think I remember reading that every 100 lbs will add .1 of a second to the et. Is that true?
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remember that sprung versus unsprung weight will yield different results.
For example 100 lbs lighter on wheels and tires, combined with rolling resistance, could give .15-.20 in e.t. difference.
100 lbs is close to 1 tenth, but as mentioned, faster cars see less of a gain than slower cars will.
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For example 100 lbs lighter on wheels and tires, combined with rolling resistance, could give .15-.20 in e.t. difference.
100 lbs is close to 1 tenth, but as mentioned, faster cars see less of a gain than slower cars will.
Derek
Doesn't matter if the weight is sprung vs. unsprung. I'm not sure where that rumor started from but its simple physics.
Lighter rotating parts help more than lighter static parts..
like wheels, drive shaft, disc's.. etc..
Lighter rotating parts help more than lighter static parts..
like wheels, drive shaft, disc's.. etc..
does anyone know just how much lighter it is going from a factory 16" wheel and tire combo to a 15x3.5 pro star is??? i just put the fronts on lastnight and i could not believe the difference just by picking them up.
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does anyone know just how much lighter it is going from a factory 16" wheel and tire combo to a 15x3.5 pro star is??? i just put the fronts on lastnight and i could not believe the difference just by picking them up.
Weight reduction IS THE BEST MOD I have ever done to my car.
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From: Gainesville, Florida # of drag strips runs: ?!?!?
Originally Posted by Magnus
Doesn't matter if the weight is sprung vs. unsprung. I'm not sure where that rumor started from but its simple physics.
Lighter rotating parts help more than lighter static parts..
like wheels, drive shaft, disc's.. etc..
Lighter rotating parts help more than lighter static parts..
like wheels, drive shaft, disc's.. etc..
at least I used a good example..
